Large farmer protests on Crete escalated into clashes with police, leading to the shutdown of Heraklion Airport and disruptions near Chania Airport, as demonstrators attempted to block access to both facilities

Police used tear gas as farmers attempted to break a security cordon near Thessaloniki’s airport, amid escalating roadblocks and nationwide demonstrations over payments and rising production costs

Heavy rain and strong winds caused flight cancellations, delays, and road closures on the Ionian islands, leaving hundreds of travelers stranded

Following standard emergency protocols, ground crews quickly responded to ensure the safety of passengers, crew, and the aircraft itself

The 24 Greek airports managed by HCAA handled 4.49 million passengers between Jan. and June 2025, a 7.5% increase.

The Civil Aviation Authority announced that total passengers recorded at all airports in Greece exceeded 76.24 million over the first 11-month period of the year